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Gokilapandian B v. the District Educational Officer

Constitution of India, Article 226 – writ of certiorarified mandamus

Madras HC13 Nov 2025WP(MD)/15379/2021

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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD) No.15379 of 2021; B.Gokilapandian v. The District Educational Officer, Theni; decided 13.11.2025 by Abdul Quddhose, J.; Article 226; certiorarified mandamus; Section 76 Indian Evidence Act, 1972; furnishing of documents; sexual harassment complaint dropped by Internal Complaint Committee; impugned order Na.Ka.No.2487/A5/2016 dated 06.01.2021 quashed; writ petition disposed of; no costs; rendered infructuous/moot as documents furnished during pendency.

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The impugned order dated 06.01.2021 passed by the respondent refusing to furnish the documents was quashed; the writ petition was disposed of with no costs, the documents having already been furnished to the petitioner. ¶24

Gokilapandian B Vs the District Educational Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.15379 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 13.11.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

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W.P.(MD) No.15379 of 2021

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B.Gokilapandian ... Petitioner

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-vs-

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The District Educational Officer Theni District Educational Office Allinagaram, Theni, Theni District ... Respondent

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order in Na.Ka.No.2487/A5/2016 dated 06.01.2021 and quash the same as illegal and consequently to direct the respondent to furnish the documents according to the Indian Evidence Act, 1972 under Section 76, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Louis For Respondent : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No.15379 of 2021

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O R D E R

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The grievance of the petitioner in this writ petition is that he was not granted the documents sought for by him in order to prosecute his colleagues, who are instrumental in giving a false sexual harassment complaint against him.

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2. Admittedly, the said sexual harassment complaint has been dropped pursuant to the Internal Complaint Committee's report.

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3. It is now brought to the notice of this Court by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent that subsequent to the filing of this writ petition, the documents sought for by the petitioner have been furnished to him. The details of the documents furnished to the petitioner along with his acknowledgment is also placed on record by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent through the proceedings of the respondent dated 09.08.2024.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No.15379 of 2021

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4. Since the prayer sought for in this writ petition has been achieved, as the petitioner has received the documents, which were sought for by him, nothing survives for further adjudication in this writ petition.

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5. In view of the same, the impugned order dated 06.01.2021, passed by the respondent, refusing to furnish the documents sought for by the petitioner, has to be quashed by this Court.

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6. Recording the aforesaid facts, the impugned order dated 06.01.2021, passed by the respondent, is hereby quashed and this writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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13.11.2025

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No

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krk

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To:

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The District Educational Officer, Theni District Educational Office, Allinagaram, Theni, Theni District.

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